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Fourteen awards were presented to SA国际传媒, St. Louis from the聽聽and the聽聽during the organizations鈥� recent award ceremonies for exceptional work completed in 2020.

鈥淲e are beyond grateful for this recognition by our peers.聽It is truly a joy to serve the mission of SA国际传媒 鈥� which is really the mission of Christ 鈥� and these awards for that work are the icing on the cake,鈥� said Vicki Biggs, senior vice president of Seminary Advancement and chief communications officer. 鈥淥n behalf of our talented Seminary publications, communications and creative services team members, thank you again to the ACP and the EPA for this recognition.鈥�

The ACP, the nation鈥檚 oldest interdenominational religious press association, presented its awards online April 6-9.

In the ACP鈥檚 鈥淥verall Excellence/Best in Class鈥� category, the Seminary received the following awards:

• A first place Award of聽Excellence聽in the category 鈥淪eminary Publication鈥� for聽SA国际传媒聽magazine. Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, executive editor; Melanie Ave, managing editor; Jayna聽Rollings, art director; and Courtney Koll, designer.
• A second place聽Award of聽Merit in the category 鈥淛ournal鈥� for聽Concordia Journal. Named in the award are聽Dr. Charles聽Arand, executive editor;鈥疍r. Travis Scholl, editor; Melanie Appelbaum, assistant editor; Jayna聽Rollings, creative director; and鈥疿iaoPei鈥疌hen, graphic designer.
• A first place聽Award of Excellence in the category 鈥淧ublic Relations or Marketing Campaign鈥� for the Seminary鈥檚 Faith and Film Festival 2020. Named in the award Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings and Julia Staggenborg, creative; Chris Miller, web; Melanie Ave, communications; Gabe Doiron, video; and Sid Hastings, photographer.

In the ACP鈥檚 鈥淰isual Communications鈥� category, the Seminary received the following awards:

• A third place Honorable Mention in the category for 鈥淥nline Media: Publication Website,鈥� for . Named in the award are Dr. Charles Arand, executive editor; Dr. Erik Herrmann, director; Dr. Travis Scholl, editor; Melanie Appelbaum, assistant editor; Chris Miller, web developer; Dale Ward, senior media producer; and Jayna Rollings, creative director.
• A second place Award of Merit in the category of 鈥淰ideo: Video Series (Vlog, video podcast),鈥� for 鈥淢ission Works: Thanks to Donors.鈥� Named in the award are Dale Ward, video; Dr. Dale A. Meyer and Kathy Luther, writers; Chris Miller, web; Vicki Biggs and Melanie Ave, editors; and Jayna Rollings, designer.
• A first place Award of Excellence in the category of 鈥淚ntegrated Communications,鈥� for Call Day 2020. Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings and Courtney Koll, creative; Chris Miller, web; Melanie Ave, Sarah Maney and Erica Tape, communications; and Dale Ward and John Clifton, video.
• A second place Award of Merit in the category of 鈥淚ntegrated Communications,鈥� for 鈥淛esus Christ 鈥� Forever鈥� 2020-21 academic year branding. Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings, creative; Chris Miller, web/video; Melanie Ave and Sarah Maney, communications; and Dale Ward, video.
• A third place Honorable Mention in the category of 鈥淚ntegrated Communications鈥� for Faith and Film Festival 2020.聽Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings and Julia Staggenborg, creative; Chris Miller, web; Melanie Ave, communications; Gabe Doiron, video; and Sid Hastings, photographer.

In the ACP鈥檚 鈥淢arketing and Public Relations鈥� category, the Seminary received the following two awards in the area of 鈥淭raditional News Release鈥�:

• A first place Award of Excellence for 鈥淧resident Emeritus Meyer honored with festschrift.鈥� Named in the award are Sarah Maney, writer; and Melanie Ave and Vicki Biggs, editors.
• A second place Award of Merit for 鈥淥utdoor summer carillon concerts slated for June.鈥� Named in the award are Sarah Maney, writer; Melanie Ave and Vicki Biggs, editors.

In the ACP鈥檚 鈥淪ocial Media鈥� category, the Seminary received the following awards for 鈥淓vent Promotion/Marketing Campaign/Brand Awareness鈥�:

• A first place Award of Excellence for Prof Insights 2020.聽Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings and Julia Staggenborg, creative; Chris Miller, web; and Melanie Ave, Sarah Maney and Erica Tape, communications.
• A second place Award of Merit for Faith and Film Festival 2020. Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings and Julia Staggenborg, creative; Chris Miller, web; Melanie Ave, communications; Gabe Doiron, Dale Ward and Ryan Arnold, video; and Sid Hastings, photographer.
• A third place Honorable Mention for Lay Bible Institute 2020. Named in the award are Vicki Biggs, CCO; Jayna Rollings and Courtney Koll, creative; Chris Miller, web; Melanie Ave and Sarah Maney, communications.

In addition to the ACP awards, the Seminary was recognized by the EPA, a professional organization of Christian publications including magazines, newspapers, newsletters and content-rich websites. Its awards were presented live online April 30.

In the EPA鈥檚 鈥淎ward of Excellence鈥� contest for publications, the Seminary received a second place Award of Merit in the category 鈥淗igher Ed (Digital)鈥� for聽SA国际传媒聽magazine. Named in the award are Chris Miller, Jayna Rollings, Melanie Ave, Sarah Maney, Erica Tape and Rebekah Lukas.

鈥淎mong the many things the pandemic has taught us is that resources for continuing education are as vital as ever,鈥� said Dr. Travis Scholl, managing editor of Seminary publications. 鈥淭hese awards affirm that theology is lifelong learning.鈥�

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